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Depression, Anxiety, & PTSD: An Anonymous Story of Strength

Depression, Anxiety, & PTSD: An Anonymous Story of Strength

Sitting here exhausted after another long day, but today felt rewarding because I was able to accomplish everything I needed. Sounds…
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Being A Mother On Medication

Being A Mother On Medication

As a first time mom, I’ve taken a lot of grief from people about how I choose to parent my daughter. As a single mom, I’ve taken a lot of…
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September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month

This month is important. It’s dedicated to spreading awareness about suicide and what you as individuals can do to prevent it when you…
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Why I Couldn’t Bond With My New Baby

Why I Couldn’t Bond With My New Baby

Our first moments alone in the hospital were lovely. She was cooing while she slept and I watched and cooed back at her. We snuggled, she…
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An Anonymous Story: Pills & Pain

An Anonymous Story: Pills & Pain

Anonymous is a 33-year-old married mother of one beautiful 16-month-old girl. She has several degrees, is a stay-at-home-mother, has three…
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Coping With Thoughts Of Suicide And Self Harm As A Mother

Coping With Thoughts Of Suicide And Self Harm As A Mother

The other night, I was triggered by too many events. I couldn’t cope, as it all happened so fast. I immediately shut down, cried my eyes…
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Lisa’s Story: A Diagnosis Of Freedom

Lisa’s Story: A Diagnosis Of Freedom

Lisa lives in Perth, Australia with her husband and 13-month-old son, Hamandishe. She is due with another bundle of joy in March of next…
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What Mr. Tiger Taught Me About Coping With Depression

What Mr. Tiger Taught Me About Coping With Depression

At some point every day, I play Baby J.’s DVD of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood”. She stands in front of the TV intently watching as she…
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My Depression & My Weight

My Depression & My Weight

I used to be so ashamed of my weight that I would look away from the scale at the doctor’s office and ask the nurse to keep the number to…
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The Moment I Yelled At My 5-Month-Old Daughter

The Moment I Yelled At My 5-Month-Old Daughter

It’s an event that even to this day, I haven’t forgiven myself for. It was a moment of desperation, and I lost it. I finally snapped. After…
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A Breakdown Of My Breakups

A Breakdown Of My Breakups

Earlier this week, I had written a piece entitled “The Part Of My Borderline Personality Disorder That Is Hard For Me To Talk About”, and…
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When Bipolar Depression Makes Me An Absent Mother

When Bipolar Depression Makes Me An Absent Mother

Part of having bipolar disorder is having rapid mood swings. One moment I feel happy, am productive, and look forward to the day ahead. A…
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The “What-if” of Postnatal Depression

The “What-if” of Postnatal Depression

This story was submitted to us by an anonymous contributor from the UK.
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